What the press say

Issue 11/2023
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What the press say

This month in ‘What the press say’: the growth in electricity generated from renewable energy, what the Germans think about the energy transition, and why there is some good news despite rising carbon emissions.

faz.net, 06.12.2023: “Electricity generation from renewables at 60%” (in German only)

In Germany, the proportion of electricity generated from sustainable sources has risen significantly, as reported by the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. According to the Federal Statistical Office, more than 60% derived from renewable sources like wind, solar and water in the third quarter.

erneuerbareenergien.de: 06.12.2023: “Public acceptance of the energy transition remains high” (in German only)

Even if the figures were slightly down from 2022, a large majority continue to back the expansion of renewable energy, the website reports, citing a new survey by the Renewable Energy Agency (AEE).

tagesschau.de, 05.12.2023: “Carbon emissions reach new record” (in German only)

The emissions of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels were again at a record level this year. However, according to a report on the carbon budget evaluated by the Tagesschau news programme, there is also some good news.